Cosgrave may face jail over Dunlop donations

FORMER Senator Liam Cosgrave could face up to three years in prison for failing to disclose donations received by disgraced lobbyist Frank Dunlop.

Cosgrave may face jail over Dunlop donations
Sat, 30 Aug, 2003 - 01:00
Michael O’Farrell,  Political Reporter

Under ethics legislation, Mr Cosgrave could now become the first Oireachtas member to be prosecuted for irregularities concerning political donations.

The penalty for conviction of the offence includes a fine of up to 25,000 and/or three years in prison.

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